The New York Mets have right-hander Chris Bassitt listed as their probable pitcher for Friday's game against the Miami Marlins, which pushes Max Scherzer's next start to Monday against the Atlanta Braves. Bassitt landed on the COVID-19 injured list last week and he hasn't started for New York since June 25, so he'll be extra risky for fantasy purposes. The 33-year-old went 2-3 with a 4.70 ERA while walking seven and striking out 35 in his five June starts, and he's 6-5 overall with a 4.01 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 95 strikeouts and 26 walks in 89 2/3 frames over his 15 starts in 2022. Bassitt is worth rostering in the majority of fantasy formats with his career-high 25.8% strikeout rate on the season.

New York Mets starting pitcher Chris Bassitt is a "long shot" to return to the rotation by this Thursday, according to skipper Buck Showalter. Left-hander David Peterson will start on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds, with right-hander Trevor Williams in line to toe the rubber on Thursday against the Miami Marlins. Bassitt landed on the COVID-19 injured list over the weekend and hasn't pitched since June 25, so it remains to be seen if he'll need to go out on a minor league rehab start before returning to the Mets rotation. In his first season with the Mets, Bassitt has gone 6-5 with a 4.01 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP while striking out 95 and walking 26 in 89 2/3 innings over 15 starts. He deserves to be stashed in all formats until he returns.

New York Mets right-hander Chris Bassitt was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Friday with a non-injury issue. Bassitt was scheduled to start in the Friday series opener against the Texas Rangers but will instead be replaced on the mound by David Peterson. There's no word yet whether Bassitt tested positive for COVID or if he was a close contact but either way the Mets will be without one of their more consistent starters for the next stretch of games. Bassitt has made 15 starts for the Mets this year, posting a 6-5 record, 4.01 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 95 strikeouts spanning 89 2/3 innings of work. Peterson has been solid in his own right in 2022, putting up a 3.10 ERA across 11 appearances. Peterson is a southpaw so fantasy gamers counting on Texas hitters on Friday night might want to check in on their righty/lefty splits and make lineup adjustments accordingly.

New York Mets starting pitcher Chris Bassitt delivered his strongest performance of the year Tuesday, throwing eight innings of shutout ball. He gave up just three hits and a walk while striking out seven batters to earn his fifth win of the season. It's a welcome outcome for Bassitt, who had allowed at least four runs in four of his last five outings. Bassitt's season ERA and WHIP are a solid 4.01 and 1.18 with 81 strikeouts across 76 1/3 innings in 13 starts. He should continue to rack up wins for one of the best teams in the league.

New York Mets starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (illness) is dealing with a cold/sinus issue, according to Mets manager Buck Showalter. The skipper seems confident that Bassitt will be good to make his next start on Sunday, but if he's unable to go, then David Peterson would be on the mound instead. After a strong start to the year, Bassitt has been hit hard over his last two outings. Most recently, facing the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, he gave up eight earned runs over 4 1/3 innings. The 33-year-old has a 3.91 ERA and a 1/21 WHIP on the year.

The New York Mets and starting pitcher Chris Bassitt have come to an agreement on a one-year contract to avoid an arbitration hearing. The deal is worth $8.65 million in 2022 and there is a mutual option for 2023 worth $19 million, but his contract can alternatively be bought out for $150,000. Bassitt is off to a great start to his first year in a Mets jersey. Over eight starts, he's gone 4-2 with a 2.77 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP.

New York Mets pitcher Chris Bassitt allowed one run on five hits and three walks while striking out eight during Saturday's 5-4 win over the Seattle Mariners. He did not factor into the decision. The 33-year-old escaped a first-inning jam and threw five scoreless frames until surrendering a run in the sixth inning. He threw 108 pitches, landing 68 for strikes. Bassitt has been terrific in his first season with the Mets, posting a 2.34 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 46:12 K: BB across 42 1/3 innings. On Thursday, the right-hander for his next start is scheduled to face the St. Louis Cardinals at home.

New York Mets right-hander Chris Bassitt threw a gem in a 10-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. Bassitt allowed just one run over six innings of work while striking out six and walking two. The only mistake he made in the game was a solo homer off the bat of Daulton Varsho in the sixth inning. Bassitt is off to an excellent start with his new team, posting a 2-0 record, 0.75 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, and 14 strikeouts over 12 innings of work. He is lined up to face off against the San Francisco Giants next time out.

Starting pitcher Chris Bassitt looked good in his first Spring Training outing as a member of the New York Mets. Pitching against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, he went 4 2/3 innings and allowed four hits, no walks and no runs while striking out three. Bassitt was acquired by the Mets this offseason in a trade with the Oakland Athletics. He is slated to be the team's third starter behind Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer. He'll make his 2022 regular season debut on April 9 against the Washington Nationals. Last year, the right-hander won a career-high 12 games while pitching to a 3.15 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP.

The New York Mets have traded for right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt, according to ESPN. Minor league pitchers J.T. Ginn and Adam Oller will head to Oakland in exchange for the 2021 All- Star. Bassitt was having a strong season for the A's before his season was derailed by facial fractures after being hit with a line drive on August 17. Bassitt would return to make two September starts and finished the season 12-4 with a 3.15 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 159 strikeouts across 157 1/3 innings. He should slot in as a strong third starter in New York behind aces Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer. With an average draft position just outside the top-130, Bassitt is a good value in fantasy drafts.

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt allowed one earned run in 3 1/3 innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Tuesday night. Bassitt was lucky to only allow the one run as he walked three and allowed three hits before being removed with runners on base in the fourth inning. The fact Bassitt is back on the mound after taking a line drive to the face is admirable, but he hasn't been as effective as he was prior to getting hurt. Bassitt has thrown less than 70 pitches in both of his starts back and takes on a tough Houston lineup on Sunday. He can be avoided in fantasy for that start.

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (face) threw three shutout innings in his triumphant return from a facial injury after he was hit with a line drive on August 17. Bassitt allowed just one hit and one walk while picking up four strikeouts on 48 pitches. The right-hander was having a career year before landing on the IL. Bassitt is 12-4 on the season with a 3.16 ERA, a 1.05 WHIP, and 9.2 K/9, the first time in his career he's averaged more than a strikeout-per-inning. Fantasy managers that held on to Bassitt should feel comfortable starting him next week at Seattle.

The Oakland Athletics have activated starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (face) from the injured list. He is set to start Thursday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The team placed relief pitcher Sam Moll on the paternity list in a corresponding move. Bassitt was sidelined for about a month. He suffered multiple facial fractures after being hit in the face by a comebacker off the bat of Chicago White Sox outfielder Brian Goodwin. Bassitt has had a fantastic season (apart from the broken face part). Over 25 games, he's gone 12-4 with a 3.22 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP. There's been no indication that he'll be on a strict pitch count for Thursday's game, so he's worth firing up in all fantasy leagues.

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (face) has been confirmed as the team's scheduled starting pitcher for Thursday's game against the Seattle Mariners. There had been speculation that he would make his return for the game, but it has now been officially confirmed by Athletics manager Bob Melvin. Bassitt was hit in the face by a comebacker on August 17. He underwent surgery for multiple fractures in his face, but was able to work his way back in about a month. The 32-year-old should be rostered in all fantasy leagues. He has a 3.22 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP over 25 starts on the year.

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (head) could be activated from the injured list this week, according to Shayna Rubin of the Mercury News. Bassitt was struck in the head by a batted ball in mid-August and has been on the IL since. He recently underwent successful facial surgery and has been throwing for a little while now. Before getting hurt, he was putting up ace-like numbers with a 3.22 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 25.2 K%. Bassitt's role isn't a sure thing when he returns, though, and fantasy managers should stay updated. If he does stay in the rotation, he'll look to keep producing in every category.

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (head) is scheduled to throw on flat ground on Thursday, according to Shayna Rubin of the Mercury News. Bassitt underwent surgery two weeks ago for facial fractures he suffered after being hit by a line drive in his last outing against the White Sox. Rubin adds that if all goes well, it's possible that he could throw off the mound on Saturday. This is surprising news, as many expected that based on the projected time for recovery he might now be able to pitch again this season. But now it's looking like he may be able to return in time for a start or two before the end of the year. Managers should keep an eye out on further updates, and if he's on the waiver wire in your league you may want to consider picking him up and stashing him on the IL.

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (face) underwent successful facial surgery on Tuesday in Chicago. Doctors "stabilized and plated the tripod fracture... and debrided other small fractured bones." The right-hander is stable and resting comfortably and will return to the Bay Area later this week. Bassitt took a line drive off his face last Tuesday and is expected to need around six weeks of recovery time, so there's a very good chance that he won't pitch again in 2021. It's unfortunate for fantasy managers, as the first-time All-Star was having an excellent season with a 12-4 record, 3.22 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 154 strikeouts and just 35 walks in 151 innings over 25 starts. The good news is that Bassitt should be just fine in the long run after the scary incident.

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (head) has been diagnosed with a fractured cheekbone and maxilla. He is slated to undergo surgery in three-to-five days after the swelling subsides. Most importantly, Bassitt's vision is 20-20, so he didn't sustain any eye damage from the comebacker he was hit by on Tuesday. We don't have a timeline on his expected recovery just yet, but we should know more on that soon. He will be heading to the injured list and fantasy managers can expect to be without him for at least the next few weeks, probably longer. He should remain rostered in all leagues until we get a better approximation on his recovery timeline.

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (head) was taken to the hospital on Tuesday night after he was hit in the head by a comebacker in Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Athletics manager Bob Melvin told the media that Bassitt received some stitches and underwent tests to detect potential fractures. Melvin said that Bassitt's eye doesn't appear to be of concern, but rather the area below his eye. We should know more about the test results soon. Bassitt is in the midst of a strong season. Over 25 starts, he has gone 12-4 with a 3.22 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP.

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (head) was removed from the game by cart after being struck in the head by a line drive, according to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun Times. In the bottom of the second inning, White Sox outfielder Brian Goodwin hit a line drive back up the middle that caught Bassitt on the head. Van Schouwen reports Bassitt fell to his knees and remained on the ground in pain before being carted off. This is breaking news, and there will be updates on his condition later in the evening.